What color is #89A522?

#89A522 is a dark lime green. In RGB it is rgb(137, 165, 34), and in HSL hsl(73, 66%, 39%).

Is #89A522 accessible as text?

On white, #89A522 has a contrast ratio of 2.81:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.47:1 (passes). For text placed on #89A522, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #89A522?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is lime-600 (#5EA500).

What colors go well with #89A522?

#89A522 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #3E22A5. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #89A522 below.

Is #89A522 good for buttons?

#89A522 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #89A522 — white text only reaches 2.81:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #89A522 the same as CSS olivedrab?

No — #89A522 is not the CSS named color olivedrab, but olivedrab (#6B8E23) is the closest CSS named color.

#89A522 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #89A522

Not just a swatch — here's how #89A522 works with other colors. Named schemes with #89A522 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #89A522 Secondary #B06A02 Accent #6B7B4A Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1E

This palette keeps Citron as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #89A522 Secondary #506B38 Accent #B06A02 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Citron leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #89A522 Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D4F Accent #8E9A72 Anchor #3D2D1E

Citron holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #89A522 Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183647

Citron opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #89A522 Secondary #BDC9A3 Support #999286 Ink #17140F

Citron is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Citron carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #89A522 actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 64/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 49/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 33/100

Low

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 84/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 46/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 38/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 59/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 68/100

High

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 24/100

Low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 69/100

High

Prints close, with a slight loss of vibrancy.

Pairs with #89A522

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People also use #89A522 with

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 6.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E8EFD1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #5DA522 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #89A522 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #89A522;
  --color-base-rgb: 137 165 34;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(67.7% 0.152 121.6);
  --color-50: #FAFDF2;
  --color-100: #F3F9DC;
  --color-200: #E5F1BB;
  --color-300: #D0E28D;
  --color-400: #B8D062;
  --color-500: #9BB540;
  --color-600: #788A38;
  --color-700: #56622D;
  --color-800: #394021;
  --color-900: #242816;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  citron: {
    50: '#FAFDF2',
    100: '#F3F9DC',
    200: '#E5F1BB',
    300: '#D0E28D',
    400: '#B8D062',
    500: '#9BB540',
    600: '#788A38',
    700: '#56622D',
    800: '#394021',
    900: '#242816',
  },
}

$base: #89A522;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAFDF2;
$base-100: #F3F9DC;
$base-200: #E5F1BB;
$base-300: #D0E28D;
$base-400: #B8D062;
$base-500: #9BB540;
$base-600: #788A38;
$base-700: #56622D;
$base-800: #394021;
$base-900: #242816;
$base-hover: #6D841B;
$base-subtle: #DEE8B9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#89A522",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAFDF2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3F9DC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E5F1BB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D0E28D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B8D062",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9BB540",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#788A38",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#56622D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#394021",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#242816",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #89A522

Color Lab

Pairs with #89A522

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